The Drink & Suicides

I am of the Irish culture that would say 'Well, he was a victim of 'The Drink'. Me own brother Pather was such a one. Though he died March 18th 1996 {after one last St. Patrick's Day revel}. But, I'm amazed that they say Suicides are increasing in Ireland, in part because of The Drink'. The Drink has also played a part in many celebrations of a long life of an Irishman! I don't know how we can change our love of The Drink. It's in our blood. Genetics.